HELP! can we tell if it's CTI from vin number?

[mohamed 0]

dear all

i am currently working on this car 1987 Vin number is:      VF3741B5707595918

 

can not tell if its CTI as the previous owner told me or regylar SR? CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT IT was originally?

thanks

m

[jackherer 543]

You can find info about a 205 from its VIN number here:

 

http://205gti.info/vin/vin.htm

 

This is what it says about your car:

 

Characteristics for vehicle VF3741B5707595918
VMI	VF3
VDS	741B57
VIS	07595918
Model/Country	205 Cabriolet 1.4 (80 PS/57.1 kW)		?
Production Centre	Mulhouse (FR)
Model Year/Assembly Entry Date	AM 87
Engine	XY8	150H, 150B	N/A
Gearbox	BVM5		N/A
Paint Type/Colour (EN)/Colour (FR)	?	?	?
Trim Type/Colour	Pavé Velour	Grey (Anthracite)
Comment	No detailed information is available for this vehicle, trim is guesstimate

 

Factory Options Installed
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[Tom Fenton 1,541]

Engine is an early XY series and is 100% not GTI.